It's summertime in la. how are you keeping cool?

As the temps begin to heat up here in Los Angeles, so do the cravings for a cool and refreshing beverage. And there's no better way to entertain friends or family than by showing off your newly acquired pool-side bartending skills. These three quick and easy recipes are tasty and sure to beat the summer heat.

Coconut Margarita

1½ ounces Patron reposado tequila

½ ounce cointreau

1 ounce coconut cream

1 ounce coconut milk

½ ounce fresh lime juice

Splash of half and half

Splash of simple syrup (1/2 cup sugar, ½ cup water brought to a boil until sugar dissolved, then cooled.)

lime wedges for garnish

Shake and strain into a glass and serve on the rocks with a lime wedge.

White Peach Sangria

1 bottle white wine such as Riesling or Chenin Blanc

1 bottle sparkling peach juice, Kristian Regale is what I used

1 peach, sliced

1 pear, sliced

10-15 cherries, sliced

4-5 sprigs fresh mint

Combine all ingredients in a pitcher. Refrigerate for 1 hour or overnight. Serve with ice cubes if you're in a hurry with not time to refrigerate. Enjoy!

Champagne Mojitos

¼ cup fresh mint leaves, plus more for garnish

¼ cup thai basil leaves

3 tablespoons super fine sugar

2 limes, cut into wedges

1 cup rum

1 bottle cold cava

Put the mint, thai basil, sugar and lime wedges into a small glass and muddle, in batches if needed. Pour the rum into a pitcher and add the mint mixture and lots of ice. Top with the cava and pour into glasses filled with ice. Garnish with fresh mint or thai basil.